AZALEA WANG Assistant Controller (Wholesale Footwear & Fashion)

Azalea Wang is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to support accounting and finance operations for our fast-growing wholesale footwear and fashion business. This role is ideal for someone with experience in wholesale apparel, footwear, retail, inventory accounting, and high-volume operations who is ready to take the next step into leadership.

We partner with major national retailers including Urban Outfitters and Von Maur and operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ownership, accountability, and problem-solving are highly valued.

This position plays a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, wholesale AR/AP operations, process improvements, and cross-functional financial support, with strong growth potential into a Controller role.

The Position: Assistant Controller (Wholesale Footwear & Fashion)
Location: Chicago, IL - Onsite

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting

• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support audit readiness

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning

Wholesale AR/AP & Vendor Management

• Manage wholesale accounts receivable, retailer deductions, chargebacks, and remittance reconciliation

• Support accounts payable operations, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing

• Partner with sales, operations, and EDI teams to resolve billing and compliance issues

• Coordinate with domestic and international vendors on payments and account maintenance

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Support inventory accounting, reconciliations, reserves, and COGS reporting

• Partner with merchandising and operations on inventory controls and costing accuracy

• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory analysis

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support NetSuite ERP reporting, workflows, and accounting processes

• Help improve internal controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency

• Assist with system implementations and process documentation

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Help mentor and support accounting team members

• Partner cross-functionally with operations, merchandising, logistics, and leadership teams

• Support audits, reporting requests, and strategic finance initiatives
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA preferred but not required

• 5+ years of accounting experience in wholesale apparel, footwear, fashion, retail, or consumer goods

• Strong experience with:

  • Month-end close

  • Inventory & cost accounting

  • Wholesale AR/AP

  • Retail deductions & chargebacks

  • Financial reporting & reconciliations

  • ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments

We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-Time